1911 T205 Gold Border Ty Cobb – Hassan Cigarettes Back (E.G.D. Collection)

Exceptional and highly desirable 1911 T205 Gold Border card featuring Hall of Fame legend Ty Cobb, one of the most iconic and celebrated figures in baseball history. Widely regarded as one of the key cards from the legendary T205 issue, Cobb’s inclusion in the set remains among the most sought-after pre-war baseball collectibles in the hobby.

Issued between 1911 and 1912, the T205 Gold Border set is renowned for its ornate design, vibrant coloration, and distinctive metallic gold borders, which are notoriously condition-sensitive and prone to chipping and wear. Produced during the Deadball Era, the set remains one of the cornerstone tobacco card issues of the early 20th century.

Ty Cobb is universally recognized as one of the greatest players in baseball history. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s inaugural 1936 class, Cobb captured twelve batting titles and finished his legendary career with a remarkable .366 lifetime batting average — still the highest in Major League Baseball history. His fierce competitiveness, aggressive style of play, and dominance during the early decades of professional baseball cemented his legacy as one of the sport’s most important figures.

This example displays strong overall eye appeal for the issue, featuring the iconic full-colour portrait image of Cobb framed within the elaborate red, green, and gold T205 design. The reverse features a Hassan Cork Tip Cigarettes advertising back, one of the recognized tobacco back varieties within the set.

The card remains ungraded and presents with visible age-related wear consistent with surviving examples from this fragile and condition-sensitive pre-war issue.

Authentication & Provenance
This card has not been submitted for third-party grading or authentication and is offered as an ungraded vintage tobacco-era baseball card.

This card originates from the E.G.D. Collection, a long-held private collection assembled over many years featuring vintage baseball cards, pre-war tobacco issues, autographed sports memorabilia, and historically significant sports collectibles.

Condition
Ungraded. Presents with visible gold border chipping and wear, corner wear, edge wear, surface aging, light creasing, and general handling wear consistent with the age and delicate nature of the T205 issue. Despite the wear, the card retains strong visual presentation and attractive colour for a century-old tobacco-era Hall of Fame card. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.

Details
Player: Ty Cobb
Issue: 1911 T205 Gold Border
Back: Hassan Cork Tip Cigarettes
Card Type: Vintage Tobacco Baseball Card
Grading: Ungraded
Provenance: E.G.D. Collection